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EN 474-1 :2006+A3:2013 (E)

NS-EN 474-1 :2006+A3:2013

5.3.2.1 0 Inner lighting

The cab shall be fitted with a fixed inner lighting system and be able to function with the engine at a stop, to

make it possible to illuminate the operator's station and to read the operation manual in darkness.

5.3.3 Roll-over protective structures (ROPS)

5.3.3.1

General

Earth-moving machinery shall be equipped with a roll-over protective structure (ROPS). The ROPS shall

comply with

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EN ISO 3471:2008

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5.3.3.2

ROPS for derivative machinery

For derivative machinery, the ROPS shall be designed taking into account the operating mass

(see ISO 6016:1998) of the derivative machinery in the heaviest configuration as specified by the

manufacturer.

5.3.4 Falling-object protective structures (FOPS)

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Earth-moving machinery above 15 kW shall be fitted with a falling-object protective structure (FOPS),

when they are intended for applications where there is a risk of falling objects.

NOTE 1 The following machines are normally not used for applications with a risk of falling objects: scrapers, pipe-

layers, trenchers and landfill compactors.

If FOPS is fitted it shall comply with EN ISO 3449:2008. For machines not covered by EN ISO 3449:2008 the

corresponding protection shall be provided when they are intended for applications where there is a risk of

falling objects.

NOTE

2

For excavators, see EN

474-5:2006+A1:2009

and EN

474-12:2006+A1 :2008.

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5.3.5 Elevating operator's station

See Annex D.

5.3.6 Replacement of operator protective structure

In case any part of the protective structure (e.g. ROPS, TOPS, FOPS) is affected by a plastic deformation

and/or rupture (e.g. by roll-over, tip-over or object impact), the protective structure has to be replaced

according to manufacturer's specifications. See also 7.2.

5.4 Seats

5.4.1 Operator's seat

5.4.1.1

General requirement

Machinery with provision for a seated operator shall be fitted with an adjustable seat that supports the

operator in a position, which allows the operator to control the machine under intended operating conditions.

5.4.1.2

Dimensions

The seat dimensions shall comply with ISO 11112:1995.

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